The field of Human Services is broadly defined, uniquely approaching the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations. The Human Services profession is one which promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, but also by seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and coordination among professionals and agencies in service delivery.
“Human services professional” is a generic term for people who hold professional and paraprofessional jobs in such diverse settings as group homes and halfway houses; correctional, intellectual disability, and community mental health centers; family, child, and youth service agencies, and programs concerned with alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence, and aging. Depending on the employment setting and the kinds of clients served there, job titles and duties vary a great deal.
Typical Tasks
The primary purpose of the human services professional is to assist individual and communities to function as effectively as possible in the major domains of living.
Potential Positions
The Human Services position can be found in social services and private corporations.
Employment Outlook
The use of human services professionals continues to grow as they widely used in a variety of private and public businesses and governmental agencies.
Online
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED
Program Length: As few as 6 months
This course is available on campus, online,
or at your business or school
Payment options available